Which Oyster card should I get as a student?
Which Oyster card should I get as a student? Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
Is it worth getting a Visitor Oyster card?
An Oyster card may be the most cost-effective option if you are only visiting for a few days. A 7 Day Travelcard is a good option if you are visiting for a week and only plan to visit central London. You can also use contactless payment, which has both a daily and weekly fare cap.
Is Oyster card cheaper than a 1 day Travelcard?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period.
How to get 30% off student Oyster?
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
Is Visitor Oyster card cheaper than regular Oyster card?
If you plan to stay in London for a couple of days and make two to four journeys a day, or want to travel to the outskirts of the city, then a Visitor Oyster card* may be the cheapest option. It is delivered to your home by post before you arrive in London, saving you time when you arrive.
Can I buy an Oyster card when I arrive in London?
You can't buy a Visitor Oyster card in London. Go to the Visitor Shop website to buy your card before you leave home and it will be delivered to your home address.
Is 18+ student Oyster card free?
You pay an administration fee of £20 using a credit or debit card. You can get a photocard valid for up to three years of your course. We'll post your 18+ Student Oyster photocard to you once your school, college or university has approved your application.
Do you need ID for Oyster card?
You do not need a ticket for free travel, just the ID Card. You cannot get a standard child rate Oyster card without an Oyster ID Card.
Is there a difference between an Oyster card and a Visitor Oyster card?
Unlike Standard Oyster cards, Visitor Oyster cards are disposable and cannot be topped up. Another difference between the two cards is that Visitor Oyster cards come with a daily price cap, which means that you will only pay a certain amount per day, regardless of how many journeys you make.
Can non UK residents get an Oyster card?
If you are a non-UK resident , then you choose to either buy a Visitor Oyster card online before you leave home or you can choose to buy one at the TFL visitor centres and Oyster ticket shops in London upon your arrival. The Tramlink Shop, Croydon, is another location where one can be purchased.
What are the cons of Oyster card?
- A £7 cost applies when you get a standard or visitor card.
- You'll need to top it up in advance of travel.
- You can't use an Oyster card at any station between Reading and Iver.
- Some funds are likely to remain unused.
- Taxis don't accept Oyster Cards.
Do Oyster cards expire?
Never expires: You can stash your Oyster card for your next trip and, even if it is many years later, it will still work. All you need to do is top up when you're there and you're ready to go!